Minnesota entered into the playoff conversation when the team moved to .500 after a win over Jacksonville.
The Vikings, however, lost to a good Buccaneers team in Week 14, complicating their playoff chances. For Minnesota, these last three games become immensely important.
Winning out would mean that the Vikings have a pretty good shot at the postseason. Losing out guarantees elimination. There is always good news if Minnesota disappoints down the stretch: the worse the team, the better the draft position.
Looking at it now, here is where the Vikings are in the NFL draft picture. If the draft started today, Minnesota would select with the No. 14 pick in the draft.
If that’s the case, here are some college players to keep an eye on:
